Crawfords Commentary

One of our newest features BearTerritory.net is proud to present this football season is Crawford's Commentary. Each week, staff writer Ken Crawford will give his take on the comings and goings on the field for the Cal football team.

As the year rolls along, the Podcast will also feature various Bears players, coaches and other guest writers surrounding the Blue & Gold.

In Episode 15, Crawford takes a final look at the Bears as they prepare for the season finale Saturday evening against Miami in the Emerald Bowl. From different color jerseys, to booming kicks from punter Bryan Anger to more discussion around the quarterback competition, there has been plenty of topics to talk about this week in practice.

Also, Crawford includes Q&A sessions with head coach Jeff Tedford and seniors Worrell Williams, Zack Follett and Alex Mack.

Crawford's Commentary: Episode 15 – (Emerald Bowl Excitement)

List of quotes in order:

Tedford's opening comments

Follett on Miami's running backs

Follett on Miami's quarterbacks

Follett on running quarterbacks

Follett on bowl atmosphere

Follett on home fans

Follett on winning all his bowl games

Follett on practice intensity

Follett on young players that impress

Follett on next year's leaders

Williams on bowl experience

Williams on Jahvid Best

Williams on Alex Mack

Williams on defensive trust and improvising

Williams on Grant high winning state championship

Williams on being recruited by Miami

Williams on recruiting visit to Miami

Williams on difficulty of recruiting decision

Williams on matchup against Miami

Mack on coming back for senior year

Mack on Draddy and Morris awards

Mack on life after playing

Mack on Draddy application process

Mack on Morris trophy aspirations

Mack on a physical game

Mack on having lost to Maryland/ACC

Mack on different RBs and QBs

Mack on quarterback competition

Mack on shotgun snap

Mack on Pro/school conflict

And if Cal fans haven't done so already, check out Crawford's past episodes.

Past Episodes:

● Episode 14 – (Season Finale)

● Episode 13 – (The Big Game)

● Episode 12 – (Crucial roadie to Corvallis)

● Episode 11 – (Showdown in South Central)

● Episode 10 – (Renewing the Oregon rivalry)

● Episode 9 – (The annual Joe Roth game)

● Episode 8 – (Prepping for the desert)

● Episode 7 – (Bye week practice report)

● Episode 6 – (Getting ready for Colorado State)

● Episode 5 – (Sizing up Wazzu)

● Episode 4 – (Michigan State preparation)

● Episode 3 – (Fall Camp Wrap-up)

● Episode 2 – (Fall Camp)

● Episode 1 – (Fall Camp)

Ken Crawford is a staff writer for BearTerritory. A lifelong Cal football observer, Crawford covered the Bears during the 2007 season, which included the memorable 31-24 victory over Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Crawford will continue to handle Cal football assignments during the 2008 season.